JUDGING SIBERIANS

The SHCGB will maintain a list of Judges it supports to judge the breed for the next 5 years (to Dec 2025), afterwhich it will by superceded by the KC list of judges produced as a result of the implementation of the KC Judges Competency Framework. The list will be submitted to the Kennel Club until that time. Any Secretary is welcome to request a copy of the Club’s current judging list by emailing krys.greenland@googlemail.com

The SHCGB are willing to sponsor and support Open shows who use a judge from the Club B and C lists

Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows)

The SHCGB is currently participating in the Kennel Club trial of the new Judges Competency Framework. Please click on this link  JUDGES EDUCATION PROGRAMME to see how it works and how you can participate.

Siberian Husky JEP Breed Mentors

Below is a link to the KC list of approved mentors for the Siberian Husky

SIBERIAN HUSKY LIST OF APPROVED BREED MENTORS

If you feel that you could be a Siberian Husky Mentor and meet the requirements for the Mentoring Scheme please email your details HERE
More mentors are always welcome…… please get in touch!

Breed Standard Multiple Choice Exam

To learn more about this, please click on this link BREED STANDARD MUTIPLE CHOICE EXAM

Breed Standard Multiple Chioce Exam Passes 2012 – 2022

Have you sat the breed standard multiple choice exam, but have lost your certificate or just cant remember if you did, then CLICK HERE to find out.

Mentoring / Observations as part of the Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows)

The Breed Club Education Co-ordinator will be your point of call for organising mentoring sessions and observations as required by the Judges Education Programme. Please contact Krys Greenland on krys.greenland@googlemail.com

Judging List Applications

The Club will continue to welcome applications from anyone interested in judging the breed until the Judges Education Programme goes live.  Details about the Programme can be found on the KC website.

Those wishing to apply to be included on the Club’s judging lists up until the time the Judges Education Programme takes over should complete the New Applicants Questionnaire which can be found by following this link :

JUDGES LIST APPLICATION FORM

In applying to be included on the lists, judges agree to submit a copy of their show critique to the Dog Press and the Club. Critiques should be forwarded by email  to Krystyan Greenland using the following email address krys.greenland@googlemail.com 

All applications will be presented to the Judges Sub-Committee (JSC) for approval and subsequent inclusion on the list. Addition to the list is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the JSC.

The Club welcomes applications to be included on the list from any Judge already approved to award CC’S to Siberian Huskies. Addition will be at the discretion of the JSC.

Achievement of the criteria below does NOT mean automatic selection to a list. The quality and performance of judging in addition to overall perceived knowledge and experience when assessing the breed in addition to the applicants interest in the breed will be taken into account.

Judging List Updates

It’s really important that you keep all your information and experience up to date. To update your information for the judges list, please complete the following form – link below

JUDGES LIST UPDATE FORM

For further details on applications please e-mail Krystyan Greenland krys.greenland@googlemail.com

Judges Updates

Judges who appear on Club Judges list  (except A1 list judges) are required to provide an update of their experience and judging numbers to the SHCGB JSC preferably on an annual basis, but as a minimum  every 2 years. Any Judge failing to do so may be removed from the list. Please complete the online update form which can be found here: https://form.jotformeu.com/krysgreenland/siberian-husky-judging-update-form

Current Judging List Criteria

The criteria set out below is the MINIMUM required to be placed on the SHCGB judging lists. Consideration will only be given to those persons who meet and or exceed these requirements. Relevant copies of seminar certification and stewarding records must be supplied with all applications where applicable.

For judges wishing to use the Judges Education Programme (JEP) route, please check the current KC requirements for the various levels. The following criteria will apply for the old style list during the old system/JEP 5 year transition period:

• Anyone who has attended an old style breed seminar or breed appreciation day and has sat and passed the breed standard multiple choice exam (MCE), unless exempt, and fulfils the KC criteria for Level 2 shall be added to the B list if supported by the SHCGB
• The minimum number of dogs required for Level 3 for those following the new JEP shall be as indicated in the current Kennel Club criteria. ‘

A.1 List – for persons who have previously been approved by The Kennel Club to award

Challenge Certificates in the breed and have completed their first appointment. To have the support of The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain.

A.2 List – for persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A.3 List and who have been assessed in accordance with The Kennel Club’s requirements and are accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A.2 List and have the support of The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain.

A.3 List – BREED SPECIALISTS:

1) To have a minimum of seven years’ judging experience in the breed and have the support of

The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain.

2) To have judged at one Club Show or one General Championship Show where Challenge

Certificates were not on offer for the Breed.

3) To have judged the breed at a minimum of five Open Shows with an adequate geographical

spread.

4) To have judged the breed at a minimum of thirty classes in this breed.

5) To have judged a minimum of 70 dogs.

6) To have owned the breed for a minimum of seven years and bred and/or owned a minimum

of three dogs when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (save in

exceptional circumstances).

7) To have attended at least one breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant KC

Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable. (Note: The Club’s A3 assessment fulfils this criteria)

8) To have attended a seminar given by a KC accredited trainer and passed the relevant

examination on KC Regulations and Judging Procedures (Requirements of A Dog Show Judge).

9) To have attended a seminar given by a KC accredited trainer on conformation and

movement.

10) To have attended and passed a Hands-on Assessment delivered by a Kennel Club (Point of A Dog Assessment)

Accredited Trainer and passed the Assessment.

11) To have stewarded at twelve shows.

A3 List – NON-SPECIALISTS:

1) Minimum of seven years’ judging experience in any one breed (to include five years in this

breed) and have the support of The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain.

2) To have judged the Breed at a minimum of five Open or Championship Shows without

Challenge Certificates with an adequate geographical spread.

3) To have judged the breed at a minimum of thirty classes in this breed.

4) To have judged a minimum of 70 dogs in this breed.

5) To have awarded Challenge Certificates in at least one other breed.

6) To have attended at least one breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant KC

Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable. (Note: The Club’s A3 assessment fulfils this criteria)

7) To have stewarded for a minimum period of three years and at twelve shows.

8) To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs of any breed when they obtained their

first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances).

B List – BREED SPECIALISTS:

1) To have a minimum of three years experience owning and exhibiting in this breed and have

the support of The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain.

2) To have judged a minimum of 14 dogs of this breed. Experience and achievement in the

breed will be taken into consideration.

3) To have acted as Ring Steward at, at least one Club Show.

4) To have attended a Breed Judging Seminar within the last three years at which their

knowledge of basic anatomy and the Breed Standard was appraised. (Note: The KC approved MCE fulfils this criteria)

B List – NON-SPECIALISTS:

1) To have judged a minimum of 14 dogs at at least five separate shows.

2) To have attended a Breed Club Seminar within the last three years at which their knowledge

of basic anatomy and the Breed Standard was appraised. (Note the KC approved MCE exam fulfils this criteria)

C List

1) For aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of The

SHC of GB.

2) Includes persons who have judged the breed at Limited AND Open Shows but do not yet

qualify for the B Lists.

3) Applicants should have attended a Club Educational event within the preceding three years.

4) Breed Specialists should have owned the Breed for a minimum of three years

Judges Training:

Breed Appreciation Days (the old Breed Seminar)

The Club will aim to run a Breed Appreciation Day each year (usually in October) with multiple choice breed standard exam . It will be run in accordance with KC Guidelines, Rules and Regulations.  The aim of these days is to educate individuals interested in the breed, whether they be exhibitors, aspiring judges or breeders and provide them with the information to make informed decisions to preserve and safeguard the breed and to test the candidates knowledge of the Breed Standard via a multiple choice exam.

All assessments are carried out anonymously. All exam successful candidates will receive certificates and certificates of attendance are issued. For further details about future Club Breed Appreciation Days, please email Krystyan Greenland krys.greenland@googlemail.com

Kennel Club Judges Training

The Kennel Club has an excellent website which gives full details of training required/provided. Click here to proceed to their website. Please note that as from 2019, every judge will have to be signed up to the Kennel Club Academy in order to continue judging.

The Kennel Club has produced a guide for Judges and Stewards. Click on the link below:

Code of Best Practice for Judges

PROVISIONAL JUDGES LIST 2023